by: Julia Rodgers Many children (and parents) are looking forward to their summer vacation, which often will involve traveling. If you are a parent who may be bringing your child on vacation out of state (and within the United States), it is good practice- and may be required by Court Order- to notify the other…
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What is Discovery, and Why is it Important?
[caption id="attachment_3571" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Mavrides Law: Boston Divorce Lawyer Blog about Discovery in Litigation[/caption] by: Julia Rodgers Whether you ultimately decide to settle your case or litigate it and proceed to trial, discovery is crucial. Discovery is the legal term for exchanging information between spouses to effectuate complete disclosure of information relevant to the case.…
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HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED IN MASSACHUSETTS?
In Massachusetts, child support is guided by a mathematical formula known as the Child Support Guidelines. The support amount is based on the gross incomes of both parents, cost of daycare and health-related insurances, custody arrangements and other factors. However, determining the required monetary support amount is not simply a mechanical application of the guidelines.…
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The Importance of Taking the High Road, for the Sake of your Children
Divorce is usually a very emotional event for everyone involved. This is especially true if one of the spouses wants the divorce and the other does not or is not able to accept the other spouse’s decision. If there are children, then they can feel destabilized by the unpredictability of their parents separating. For all,…
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